Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I appreciate the comments of my colleagues, Ms. Waters and Mr. Hill, and I adopt those comments as well. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. 1842, the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act. It is an honor and privilege to speak in support of this bill, which comes to the floor just over 200 years from the time of Harriet Tubman's birth. Across this country and around the world, Harriet Tubman is remembered as an icon of freedom and an agent of change. After her escape from slavery and work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman resided in Auburn, New York, for several years--right down the road from her friend and mentor, William Seward. Her former home has become a cherished site in central New York, and I have been proud to represent the Harriet Tubman Home and work with its caretaker since I came to Congress. Today's vote represents one of the most significant steps forward in strengthening Federal recognition of the Harriet Tubman Home since its designation as a national park in 2017. Specifically, I am pleased that the coins issued under this legislation bearing Harriet Tubman's likeness and symbolizing her legacy will directly benefit preservation and education efforts at the Tubman Home in Auburn for years to come.…”